Wellness Newsletter June 2017

Be Well ASDA

EMOTIONAL

ALERT - THE FIRST CAT CAFE IN HOUSTON HAS ARRIVED! El Gato Coffeehouse features playing with adoptable cats, crafting sessions, cat yoga, movies with cats, etc. etc. A cat cottage visit includes BOTTOMLESS COFFEE and kitty snuggles for $10 with student ID. See their website for more info: http://www.elgatocoffeehouse.com/

 

PHYSICAL

Have you ever wanted to run a 5K? 10K? Half-Marathon? We are starting the inaugural UTSD ASDA Running Group! The group will meet every weekend for long runs in order to have some fellowship and moral support as we train together for the Aramco Houston Half-Marathon on January 14th 2018. Registration is $125 and opens on June 7th! If interested, and for more info on training plan, please email wellness chair Whitney Vrazel at whitneyvrazel@gmail.com.

 

INTELLECTUAL

Miller Outdoor Theater is an outdoor venue in Hermann Park. All events are FREE! The month of June includes dance, children’s theater performances, and symphony nights. Be on the lookout for the Shakespearean festival in July!  http://milleroutdoortheatre.com/events/2017/6/

 

OCCUPATIONAL

FROM ASDA NATIONAL: Month of June Wellness Challenge: Show your professional gratitude
Dimensions: Occupational
Steps:
            - RSVP to challenge event on National ASDA Facebook
            - Send three handwritten thank-you notes to people in your network who have helped you find success this year.
            - Share your experiences on Facebook and Instagram with #BeWellASDA.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL

IT’S SUMMER! Get outside and explore. Houston has some great parks with free activities all summer long - Hermann Park, Discovery Green, Buffalo Bayou Park, and Memorial Park just to name a few. Many parks offer the option to rent a bike, paddleboat or kayak.